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If Philly Justice sounds like a forgotten courtroom drama from 1997 that aired right after Ally McBeal, you’re not losing your mind. It looks the part. It sounds the part. But it’s not a long-lost show from the late ’90s. In fact, it never actually existed.

Philly Justice is a completely fake ’90s legal drama lovingly crafted by Amy Poehler, Kathryn Hahn, Adam Scott, and a few more familiar faces from the Parks and Recreation universe.

What started as a running joke on set turned into a fully committed production, complete with dramatic walk-ins, romantic subplots, rival attorneys, dead-serious monologues, and overacted objections.

It’s the Threat Level Midnight of the Parks & Rec universe, only this time it wasn’t just written into an episode. They actually made it! Sets were built. Costumes were discussed. Lines were memorized. But you won’t find it on your streaming platform,...

The international aid community, which includes many top Hollywood donors, has been reeling since the White House effectively eviscerated Usaid at the start of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in January. After all, since World War II, America has been leading and shaping modern global policies and standards in humanitarian assistance.

The gutting cuts have shuttered the government agency and ended much of its critical fieldwork. Beyond relieving societal crises among the world’s most vulnerable populations, the multibillion-dollar programs also sought to reduce emergent threats from developing countries (such as infectious disease outbreaks) and act as a soft-power counterweight against geopolitical rivals including China and Russia. Now this expansive portfolio of challenges, ranging from health and education to economic development and disaster relief, is left to a cluster of nonprofit organizations whose own budgets have often been deeply hampered by the same forced austerity enacted by the Elon Musk...

“Girls” always seems to surge back into the cultural conversation, particularly since Lena Dunham’s new series “Too Much” premiered on Netflix earlier this month. In the near-decade since “Girls” aired its HBO finale, its cast has gone on to become film and TV stalwarts. Among the most prolific, of course, is Andrew Rannells — who appeared with Dunham on “Too Much,” giving fans the Hannah and Elijah reunion they were waiting for.

“Too Much” might’ve been the latest project pairing Dunham and Rannells, but it was far from the first. Actually, according to none other than Judd Apatow — “Girls” executive producer (among other things) — we now know exactly what the first scene they shot together was… and it’s a biggie.

In the scene — from way back in 2012 — Hannah and Elijah, her former college boyfriend, have a contentious (and hilarious) conversation about Elijah’s sexuality, focusing on how much...

Can you believe it’s been ten years since we said goodbye to the Parks Department of Pawnee, Indiana? Yes, we know, it feels like just yesterday we were watching Leslie Knope frantically organize another town hall meeting or seeing Ron Swanson grimace at the mention of vegetables.

When Parks and Recreation wrapped up its seven-season run in February 2015, it left behind this incredible legacy of pure joy, heart, and enough quotable moments to fill a Pawnee time capsule. Honestly, in today’s world, where everything feels a bit chaotic, rewatching this show is like getting a warm hug.

So let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the place where waffles were a food group and government work was actually, dare we say it, fun?

1. Leslie Knope’s Unstoppable Enthusiasm Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation | Credits: NBC

Let’s be real, Leslie Knope wasn’t just a character...

If you correctly predicted that Season 7 of Black Mirror would receive 10 Emmy nominations, you might be living on another planet ... or in a computer simulation ... or maybe both.

Netflix's long-running science-fiction anthology series had fallen into an awards rut, with Season 6 only garnering three noms in 2024, and Season 5 earning just a single bid in 2020. That's a far cry from the halcyon days of 2017-19, when it won eight Emmy Awards. Black Mirror's impressive showing this week can rightly be called an Emmys comeback, considering that 10 nominations is more than any of its prior seasons or stand-alone movies.

Blame the name game

In recent years, it's likely that category confusion led to Television Academy members struggling to properly determine where Black Mirror was eligible, which seemed to change on a season-to-season basis. For the 2025 Emmys and 2024 Emmys, Black Mirror was eligible in Best Limited or Anthology Series, a category...

Well, well, well… the 2025 Emmy Awards nominations are finally here, and let’s just say they did not come to play. From jaw-dropping surprises to the kind of snubs that make you do a double-take, this year’s list is already stirring up the internet in the best (and messiest) way possible.

Whether your favorite show cleaned up or got completely shut out, one thing’s clear: the Emmys are embracing change, chaos, and a whole lot of firsts. Newcomers are shaking up the game, streaming platforms are flexing harder than ever, and a few unexpected names have officially entered the awards chat.

If you thought last year was unpredictable, buckle up because the 2025 Emmys are rewriting the rules. We’re diving into all the must-know moments: who made the cut, who got left behind, and why this year’s nominations just hit different.

2025 Emmy Awards Nominations Full List

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The Oscars of television, the Emmy Awards 2025 nominations are finally here, and as many expected, the list is dominated by streaming giants. While HBO/Max dominate the list, Netflix ranks third in terms of total nominations, Disney took second spot by scoring over 137 nominations across its brands Meanwhile, Prime Video scored just 12 nominations in all.

While both platforms have positioned themselves as kings of streaming, Netflix emerges as a powerhouse in comedy and limited series, while Prime Video continues its rise with strong contenders in drama, comedy, and unscripted. So, here is a detailed breakdown of every Netflix and Prime Video show nominated in 2025.

Netflix Emmy 2025 Nominations: Comedy, Drama, Limited, and More Adolescence has received several Emmy nominations this year | Credits: Netflix

Ranking next to HBO/Max (142 nominations) and Disney, Netflix leads the list with a whopping 120 nominations with shows like Black Mirror. The 2024-25 period has tuned out to...

Sixty-six past guests of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast were recognized with Emmy nominations on Tuesday morning. You can find their names and links to listen to their episodes below, and you can click here to subscribe to the podcast — for free — in order to access all past and future episodes.

Elizabeth Banks, best game show host (Press Your Luck) — Listen

Javier Bardem, best limited/anthology series and supporting actor (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) — Listen

Kathy Bates, best drama actress (Matlock) — Listen

Cate Blanchett, best limited/anthology actress (Disclaimer) — Listen and Listen

Adam Brody, best comedy actor (Nobody Wants This) — Listen

Sterling K. Brown, best drama actor (Paradise) — Listen

Quinta Brunson, best comedy series, actress and writing (Abbott Elementary) — Listen

James Burrows, best comedy directing (Mid-Century Modern) — Listen

Bill Camp, best limited/anthology supporting actor (Presumed Innocent) — Listen

Stephen Colbert, best talk series and variety...

The 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations have finally arrived in spite of another set of what feels like annual challenges to the television industry. As if a global pandemic was not Earth-shattering enough, in recent years television has also had to navigate labor strikes, and devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, leading some major Emmy contenders to go as much as three years between seasons.

But for many of the people behind the most beloved TV shows of the current moment, all that hard work and perseverance has paid off in the form of recognition from their peers in the Television Academy. Though one could argue that there are clear winners and losers, this round of Emmy nominations saw many networks and studios still get a piece of the pie.

Below we cover five key takeaways from the 2025 Emmy nominations, touching on snubs, surprises, and TV series that are on track to become awards season staples.

Natalie Portman and Rashida Jones are having a good time on the set of their upcoming rom-com!

Natalie, 44, and Rashida, 49, were spotted filming their upcoming film Good Sex in New York City on Tuesday (July 15).

The pair of actresses were spotted grabbing food at a hot dog cart as well as sitting together on a bench to enjoy their food and have some laughs. Natalie looked sleek and stylish in a black and white outfit detailed with a thin bow while Rashida made a statement in her outfit with a patterned jacket over a simple black dress.

Good Sex is written and directed by Lena Dunham and follows a therapist that finds herself torn between two very different romances as she tries to find love in New York City.

Check out the full cast to see who’s in the movie with Natalie and Rashida!

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The nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning, and the HBO limited series The Penguin earned a total of 24 Emmy nominations for the 2025 awards. 

While a substantial amount of the 24 come from the technical and craft categories, the major awards the show is up for includes a top-tier nomination for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

The show's cast received major acclaim as well, with Colin Farrell nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Cristin Milioti for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Additionally, Deirdre O'Connell was honored with a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. 

'Severance' and 'The Penguin' received the most Emmy nominations this year...

Cristin Milioti is no new face in television.

Whether she caught your eye in “Black Mirror,” “How I Met Your Mother,” way back on “The Sopranos” in her first TV role, or during that killer “30 Rock” cameo, her work always stands out in already impressive projects, right down to her Emmy-nominated turn in “The Penguin.”

Milioti’s performance earned her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, alongside Cate Blanchett for “Disclaimer,” Michelle Williams for “Dying for Sex,” Rashida Jones for “Black Mirror,” and Meghann Fahy for “Sirens.” On the heels of Tuesday’s nomination announcement, IndieWire caught up with the artist formerly known as Sofia Falcone (it’s Gigante now!) about the recognition, revisiting the character, and suiting back up for “Black Mirror” Season 7.

The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

IndieWire: We spoke to you in December about “The Penguin,...

On one level, the biggest surprise about Tuesday morning’s Emmy nominations was how unsurprising they were — indeed, my final pre-noms forecast correctly projected, of the eventual nominees for best series, seven of eight dramas, eight of eight comedies and five of five limited/anthology series. But when you put them under a microscope, I think they tell an interesting story about today’s TV landscape.

HBO/HBO Max collected a platforms-leading and company-best 142 noms. Meanwhile, the biggest hauls for individual shows all traced back to Apple TV+ (which had its best year yet with 81 overall noms) and HBO/HBO Max, with the leaderboard topped by Apple’s sophomore drama Severance (27, up from 14 for its prior season), HBO’s limited series The Penguin (24), Apple’s rookie comedy The Studio (23, matching the comedy series record set last year by FX’s The Bear), the third installment of HBO’s drama franchise...

It's about that time again, people. The Oscars are over, the BAFTAs are behind us, and the Golden Globes were certainly a thing that happened, so all eyes are now firmly locked on the 2025 Emmy Awards. And this afternoon, Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song took to the stage of the Wolf Theatre in the Saban Media Centre to unveil the nominees for this year's upcoming 77th Emmys. And after what has been a pretty exceptional past twelve months in the world of television, Apple TV+'s Severance finds itself in(nie) pole position. Dan Erickson's water cooler dominating sci-fi series leads the pack so far with a staggering 27 nominations, while HBO's The Penguin and Apple's own The Studio are nipping at its heels with a heady 24 and 23 nods of their own respectively.

Severance heads up a sure-to-be hotly contested Outstanding Drama Series field, where it'll face off against Andor,...

The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are finally out, and it’s shaping up to be one of the toughest races in recent years. According to DiscussingFilm, shows like The Bear, Severance, The White Lotus, and The Pitt are grabbing the most attention after scoring multiple nominations across major categories. This year’s Emmys will happen on September 14, 2025, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You can catch it on CBS and Paramount+.

In the drama world, it’s a huge year for HBO’s The White Lotus, which picked up nominations in almost every acting category. Big names like Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell are all in the supporting actor race thanks to the show. Even supporting actresses like Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, and Natasha Rothwell are on the list. With Mike White once again nominated for directing and writing, The White Lotus could easily win big.

The nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards are finally here, and fans of shows like Severance, The Bear, and The White Lotus have a lot to celebrate. According to DiscussingFilm, these hit series are leading the pack in many categories as the 77th Emmys get closer.

This year’s awards will take place on September 14, 2025, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and Paramount+.

This year’s Emmy race is especially tight, thanks to a huge lineup of popular shows from the 2024-2025 TV season. Shows like Andor, The Pitt, and Squid Game are all in the running in drama categories. But new shows like The Studio and Nobody Wants This could shake up the comedy competition, where The Bear and Hacks have ruled for years.

In the drama series category, fans will see big names fighting for the top spot. Severance, The Last of Us, The White Lotus,...

The time has come to dive into the list of 2025 Emmy Nominations, where, as luck would have it, some of the most nominated shows are from the science fiction and fantasy genres. What may be more surprising is that HBO has beaten Netflix for the most Emmy Nominations, with a total of 142, thanks to hit shows such as The White Lotus, The Penguin and The Last of Us. That's the most nominations the network has ever received.

Speaking of The Last of Us, it joins the ranks of most nominated shows alongside Severance (Apple TV+), Black Mirror (Netflix), Andor (Disney+), What We Do In The Shadows (FX), and The Boys (Prime Video). Severance, The Penguin, The Last of Us, Andor and Black Mirror are amongst the most-nominated shows.

Tell me, truthfully, are we really that surprised? Let's get into the details, shall we?

Severance is topping the list (rightfully so...

The Penguin is waddling its way all the way to the Emmys. The HBO limited series racked up 24 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, including Best Limited Series and Best Movie/Limited Actor for Colin Farrell.

Here are the categories The Batman spin-off landed in — and the ones it missed.

Best Limited Series: Nominated

Throughout the winter awards circuit, The Penguin faced tough competition from Netflix's breakout hit Baby Reindeer, which swept the top prizes at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards after winning last year’s Emmy for Best Limited Series. However, the 2025 Emmys race has a fresh new batch of competitors. The Penguin is up against a trio of Netflix entries — Adolescence, Black Mirror, and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story — as well as FX's Dying for Sex.

Best Limited/Movie Actor: Nominated

Colin Farrell continues his quest for an awards grand slam — having already claimed the Golden Globe,...

Excited by the 2025 Emmy Award nominations that were just released? We compiled a list of the major nominees broken down by TV show.

So, if you’re specifically wanting to check out how many major nods your fave series received, you can easily do that here. We did not include every category, just the major acting and primetime Emmy nominations.

Some of the biggest shows nominated include Severance, The White Lotus, and The Penguin.

If you don’t know, this is the 77th annual Emmy Awards, and they will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. They air on Sunday (September 14) on CBS and Paramount+. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Keep reading to find out more…

Scroll down to see the major acting and award categories for the Emmys, broken down by series…

Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Outstanding Comedy

Lead Actress in a Comedy: Quinta Brunson

Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Janelle James,...

The 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations have been announced, and many fan favorites, returning series, and brand-new efforts have been recognized by the Television Academy. As IndieWire’s Marcus Jones predicted, the 2025 Emmys are one of the tightest races in recent years with a slew of returning winners side by side in competition with new buzzy series.

The Television Academy’s 24,000 members certainly have their work cut out for them as past Emmy winners like “Severance,” “The White Lotus,” “The Last of Us,” “Squid Game,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Hacks,” “The Bear,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “What We Do in the Shadows” are all back in contention for more awards.

And that’s not even mentioning the slew of star-studded series that debuted this year: “The Pitt,” “Paradise,” “The Studio,” “Dying for Sex,” and IndieWire Honors-recognized “Adolescence” all have become critically acclaimed hits.

From Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”) to...

The real grown-ups in sitcoms aren’t always the leads. While the Tom and Jerrys of the world flail through chaos, it’s the sidekicks holding it down, quietly keeping things functional.

From Parks and Rec’s ever-prepared Ron Swanson to New Girl’s Winston Bishop, these sidekicks are often the only ones doing their jobs. As the main characters spiral, it’s these supporting legends who bring the logic, the loyalty, and occasionally… the lease.

Sidekicks shine brightest in sitcoms, where the chaos is constant and responsibility is rare. Even with fewer lines or screen time, they steal the show with their grit and grounded presence. So, while the leads fumble through the punchlines, give it up for the real MVPs, the sidekicks who actually get things done.

Here are 10 sitcom sidekicks who are more responsible than the main character.

10. Marcy Rhoades/D’Arcy (Married… with Children)

While Al Bundy...

The biggest event in television is coming! The 77th Annual Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt. The show will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. This morning, the nominations dropped and Apple TV + led the way with Severance, which earned an astounding 27 nominations. The Penguin wasn’t too far behind with 24, while The Studio and The White Lotus earned 23 a piece. Among the surprises, Harrison Ford received his first-ever nomination for Shrinking, while Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard found themselves nominated for Acting nods, but playing themselves in The Studio.

Here’s the full list of nominees!

Best Drama Series

Andor

The Diplomat

The Last of Us

Paradise

The Pitt

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Adam Scott,...

The 2025 Emmy Awards nominations are here! Running Point star Brenda Song and What We Do in the Shadows fave Harvey Guillén are announcing this year's nominees, and we're keeping you posted with the latest from the livestream. Song and Guillén are joined by Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego to announce the nominees for the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, set to air Sunday, September 14 at 8 Pm Et/5 Pm Pt on CBS.

This year's Emmy Awards will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, who is also nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for his Netflix special, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series HBO

Adolescence

Black Mirror

Dying For Sex

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

The Penguin

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent

Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief

Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and...

The 2025 Emmy Awards nominations have been released!

The first two categories – Outstanding Talk Series and Reality Competition Program – were announced early this morning.

Apple TV’s Severance has received the most nods with a massive 27 total nominations across the Emmys and Creative Arts Emmys. HBO’s The Penguin is next with 24, followed by The White Lotus with 23.

Now, the rest of the nominations were revealed and we have the list for you here!

If you don’t know, this is the 77th annual Emmy Awards, and they will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. They air on Sunday (September 14) on CBS and Paramount+. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Before the Emmys, the Television Academy will also celebrate their Creative Arts Emmy Awards with ceremonies on Saturday (September 6) and Sunday (September 7).

Just Jared will have all the best coverage of the Emmy Awards events, so stick with us!

Head inside...

The nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards are being announced. The 77th award ceremony will air on CBS and Paramount+ on September 14 and be hosted by stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze. The 2025 Daytime Emmy nominations have already been revealed. Additionally, the Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies will air on September 6-7.

The categories for the Emmy Awards will consist of 25 different categories that range from reality television, late-night talk shows, dramas, comedies, and variety specials. Looking back at the 2024 Emmy Awards winners, last year's big winner was Shōgun, which won a total of 18 different awards.

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

The Traitors

RuPaul’s Drag Race

The Amazing Race

Survivor

Top Chef

Outstanding Talk Series

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Daily Show

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Outstanding Drama Series

Andor

The Diplomat

The Last of Us

Paradise

The Pitt

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

Hacks

Nobody Wants This...

The White Lotus, Severance, and The Studio will duke it out at the 2025 Emmy Awards, with all three shows receiving more than 20 nominations each this year.

Severance led all programs with 27 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting looks for stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, and Patricia Arquette.

The White Lotus, meanwhile, trailed just behind Severance with 23 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and a plethora of acting nominations for its stacked cast: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Sam Rockwell, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell,...

Congratulations to Gold Derby user Ryan Lapierre for scoring 83.6 percent in predicting the 2025 Emmy nominees on Tuesday morning. The top scorer tied with four other people for the overall lead but has the better point tally of 106,020 thanks to his use of the two Super Bets (500 points each).

Almost 8,300 people worldwide predicted the Emmy nominations, with our top scorer correctly calling 117 of 140 nominee slots in the 25 categories, including such long shots as Colman Domingo of The Four Seasons, Natasha Rothwell of The White Lotus, and Rashida Jones of Black Mirror.

See the full list of all Emmy Awards nominees

You can see how your score compares to all others in our leaderboard rankings, including links to each participant's predictions. To see your scores, you need to be signed into the site. Then go to the User menu in the top right corner of every Gold Derby page. Use the drop-down menu to "view profile,...

Rashida Jones is one of those actors who turn up just about everywhere. She played Louisa Fenn on the Fox high school faculty drama "Boston Public," she was lawyer Marylin Delpy in David Fincher's "The Social Network", and her character Ann Perkins was an important part of the NBC hit sitcom "Parks and Recreation." She's also been known to work on sci-fi projects as of late, appearing in the "Black Mirror" season 7 opener ("Common People") as Amanda and playing the decoy protagonist Allison Becker in "Silo," one of the best sci-fi shows on Apple TV+.

As it happens, however, these aren't Jones' only recent science-fiction endeavors. In 2024, she starred in another Apple TV+ show -- one that could have become a stone cold classic if it wasn't for the fact that it was canceled after just one season. Said series was "Sunny," a dark comedy which pairs Jones' Suzie...

Natalie Portman stars as a couples’ therapist reentering the dating scene at 40.

“Too Much” just dropped all 10 episodes on Thursday, July 10, but there’s more Lena Dunham on the way with her upcoming Netflix rom-com “Good Sex.” Rom-coms are my favorite genre, so I’m definitely planning to watch all of it — once I get my ducks in a row. Dunham is back in New York (where it all started with “Girls”) and this new film stars Natalie Portman as a couples’ therapist reentering the dating scene after a failed long-term relationship. With a cast that includes Mark Ruffalo, Rashida Jones, and Meg Ryan, “Good Sex” already feels like a must-watch. Here’s everything you need to know about “Good Sex” before it premieres on Netflix.

Everything you need to know about ‘Good Sex’:

When does the movie drop?

Can you watch for free?

What is ‘Good Sex’ about?...

Who will have the write stuff at the Emmys? When it comes to Best Limited Series/Movie Writing, it becomes a bit of a numbers game.

With 71 submissions, this year's Best Limited Series/Movie Writing category will have just five finalists when the nominations are announced Tuesday. This is only the second time since the expansion to the popular vote that this category will result in five nominees; the first since 2020. Last year, for example, there were six nominees, with Baby Reindeer ultimately prevailing.

In the limited-series race, there are several shows with writers who scripted all their episodes and thus must enter their entire series: Adolescence by Jack Thorne and star Stephen Graham, Disclaimer by Alfonso Cuarón, and Dope Thief by Peter Craig. With Adolescence being the front-runner to win Best Limited since its premiere, the Netflix psychological crime drama is a lock for a writing bid. The other two,...

Lena Dunham isn’t just making a comeback with her Megan Stalter-starring Netflix romantic comedy series “Too Much” — she also has a movie she wrote and is directing set to premiere on the platform, and starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman. In fact, it would appear that Netflix really wanted “Good Sex,” also a rom-com which co-stars genre stalwart Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, and Rashida Jones. After all, the streamer paid a reported $55 million for it.

Dunham, though, isn’t precious about the movie forgoing a theatrical release to go straight to the platform. To her, that’s someone else’s battle.

“I really just want people to sit on a couch with their moms and their besties and lean in,” she said in an interview with Variety. “I love watching other filmmakers fight for the theatrical-release element — but I don’t think this will live or die by that.”

“Good Sex...

Could Lena Dunham bring “Girls” into the 2020s? The series creator and recent “Too Much” showrunner told Variety that she is still open to the possibility of revisiting the beloved HBO show. “Girls” concluded in 2017 after six seasons, and starred Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet as a millennial friend group in Brooklyn.

While Dunham has teased a possible “Girls” reboot down the line for years and has been in talks with HBO about bringing the show back, she is now detailing what that revival would entail.

“If we had something to say that was really specific and it was a moment in their lives where we felt like revisiting it — like millennial women becoming mothers or stepping into menopause or going to live at old-age homes — I would always want to work with those people again,” Dunham said.

And Dunham has a few ideas about where the beloved characters would be specifically…...

Exclusive: Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, co-creators of hit anthology series Black Mirror, have left their Netflix-owned production company Broke & Bones.

The Emmy winners have stepped down as directors of Broke & Bones, five years after founding the company and securing investment from Netflix in a first-of-its-kind deal.

Deadline first revealed the $100M agreement in 2020, which we noted at the time was structured over five years. Brooker and Jones have reached the end of this term and are leaving.

Netflix declined to comment.

Black Mirror has not been formally renewed beyond Season 7 by Netflix, but the streamer is said to be committed to the series. Brooker and Jones’ exit from Broke & Bones is unlikely to change this.

Theoretically, they could now consider working on projects for other streamers or networks, given they were exclusive to Netflix at Broke & Bones.

Paul Giamatti in ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Eulogy’ Netflix

Season 7 of...

The Netflix era of "Black Mirror" constantly makes headlines for its star-studded cast. The biggest celebrity cameo in an episode was probably Miley Cyrus' semi-meta role in season 5, but perhaps the most surprising celebrities to show up were the ones best known for being funny. Season 7 featured Rashida Jones of "Parks and Recreation" fame, Chris O'Dowd from "The It Crowd," Cristin Milioti from "How I Met Your Mother," Awkwafina from "Nora From Queens," Issa Rae from "Insecure," and so on. A show that's known for being bleak and serious is now routinely being led by actors known for their sitcom shenanigans. 

It's a big shift from the early Channel 4 seasons of "Black Mirror," where the lead actors were always best known for their previous dramatic roles. Some of this change is the natural result of "Black Mirror" becoming a hit show with near limitless casting options, but part of it's...

When Tramell Tillman first appeared on the entertainment scene, fans were taken aback by his art, which showcases a nuanced emotional depth that resonates deeply with the fans. Since his first major role as Seth Milchick in Severance, he has made a name for himself, where he would continue his run of bagging eerily appealing characters. This distinct trait of his has helped him to make a lasting impact on the audience, despite finding himself playing characters with limited screentime.

His most recent role as Captain Jack Bledsoe in Tom Cruise’s spy franchise, Mission: Impossible, was impeccable. Now, he looks forward to collaborating with Netflix on their upcoming rom-com film Good S*x that is filled with Hollywood heavyweights!

Tramell Tillman Moves on From Mission: Impossible for a Netflix Rom-com

After years of switching courses and jobs, Tramell Tillman finds himself settling in the entertainment industry with his unsettling roles.

For the third year running, IndieWire announces the lineup for the 2025 edition of Upstate New York’s Hudson Film Festival. This year’s festival runs Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10, opening with the local premiere of Kate Beecroft’s 2025 Sundance Next Audience Award winner “East of Wall.”

Pete Ohs’ “The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick” (which premiered at SXSW 2025), Rohan Kanawade’s “Cactus Pears” (2025 Sundance World Cinema Grand Jury Prize Dramatic winner), and “Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story” from Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee also play the festival.

Among the expanded 17 films screened and special events throughout the festival, three are free for the community: the festival’s first-ever free Youth Film Workshop, its first-ever free Short Film Showcase, and the return of its popular Free Family Screening.

Co-founders John Maybee, Sarah Peters, and Sonia Marcela Freeman said, “In its third year, the Hudson Film...

Rashida Jones is known as a powerhouse creator in the Hollywood industry. She has acted in several iconic, Emmy-nominated series and projects, including The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Silo. This Emmy season, she wowed audiences with one of the best performances of her career in the science-fiction anthology series Black Mirror. Jones played a lead in the episode “Common People”; however, her acting in this role is anything but ordinary.

Despite this impressive body of work, Jones has never won an Emmy and has only received one nomination for producing the Netflix documentary Hot Girls Wanted in 2015. However, as a creator, Jones has reached some impressive heights. In 2018, the documentary about her father, iconic music producer Quincy Jones, titled Quincy, which she codirected with Alan Hicks, won a Grammy for Best Music Film. In 2024, her short documentary Swim Lesson was shortlisted for the Oscars.

Jones’s connection to Black Mirror...

The limited series/TV movie race has changed drastically over the course of the Emmy window. With “The Penguin” once the main frontrunner, “Adolescence” changed the game — much like “Baby Reindeer” did last year.

In a new episode of Variety’s Award Circuit, presented by Paramount+, TV editors Michael Schneider and Emily Longeretta discuss the top contending lead and supporting actors in both limited series and TV movies at this year’s Emmy Awards.

In the lead actress race, contenders include Cristin Milioti (“The Penguin”), Cate Blanchett (“Disclaimer”), Rashida Jones (“Black Mirror”), Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”), Michelle Williams (“Dying for Sex”) and Ellen Pompeo (“Good American Family”).

“She’s been in our homes for years,” Schneider notes about the positive reaction to Pompeo in the Hulu series.

And then there’s the TV movie race, which brings in Renée Zellweger for her role in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” to the forefront.

If you’re a fan of thriller shows, Sunny on Apple TV+, with a 90% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, is something you cannot miss. The show stars Rashida Jones in the role of Suzie Sakamoto, who is a grieving mother. The show has a futuristic setting and is set in Kyoto, Japan.

It is a blend of dark comedy sci-fi and And unexpected surge of emotional depth. The show first debuted in July 2024 and had a run of 10 episodes. Even though the show ended on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, the channel decided to pull the plug on it and not renew it for a second season.

Sunny is a high-octane thriller wrapped in AI intrigue

There were strong reviews and honest enthusiasm by the fans for the first season of the show, and it left us thinking what could have been if you had overlooked the show. This is your cue to watch it.

The Emmy Awards season is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate it than to predict the possible contenders and winners? This year, we have had a whole slew of titles vying for the coveted win, but as the rule of thumb, only one from each category gets to take home the prize.

Each season, we explore and dive into what makes these television series worth our time. From fan-favorite shows to the critically acclaimed ones, we weighed in on which titles have the chance to earn a nomination.

Emmy Awards 2025 Predictions: What to Expect in the Limited or Anthology Series Race Rashida Jones in Black Mirror / Credits: Netflix

Everyone loves a good show, and this is why the television industry strives for high-quality and entertaining stories that would not only keep us company but also provide thought-provoking messages. This year, the Emmy Awards is here to acknowledge...

P Diddy was rumored to be involved in Tupac Shakur’s drive-by shooting in 1996 after the latter released a diss track against the hip-hop mogul. Both Diddy and the Las Vegas police department have reiterated his non-involvement in the case. However, the transcript of an interview between Detective Long and the suspect in the case, Duane “Keefe D” Davis, mentions that Diddy wanted revenge.

Davis is the uncle of Orlando Anderson, a member of the Southern Side Crips, who was the primary suspect in the case. He was never charged and was killed later in an unrelated gang shootout in 1998. Davis was arrested in September 2023 after being indicted by a grand jury for the first-degree murder of Shakur.

P Diddy was named 47 times in a court document related to Tupac Shakur’s murder trial Tupac Shakur in the music video of All About U | Credits: Death Row/Interscope

The suspect...

I'm not breaking new ground when I say that Adam Scott is excellent on "Severance." This isn't a hot take; it's decidedly room-temperature. Technically, Scott plays two characters on Dan Erickson's twisted take on a "workplace comedy," even though they are the same person: Mark Scout, a miserable man who lost his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman) in a tragic car accident, and to deal with his overwhelming grief, who takes a job at Lumon Industries that offers a procedure called "severance" that splits his consciousness into two distinct parts. When he leaves work, he's stuck being plain old Mark Scout, but at work, on the "severed" floor, he's Mark S., a willing acolyte of Lumon who has no idea that he ever had a wife, let alone lost one.

As his innie (Mark S.) and outie (Mark Scout), Scott delivers one of his very best performances; in the show's critically adored sophomore season,...

From the moment Rashida Jones first watched the U.K. version of Black Mirror in 2011, she had to know more about its creator, English screenwriter Charlie Brooker.

“I muscled my way into his life,” the self-professed Black Mirror superfan says with a laugh. “I had a friend who knew him and worked with him, and I asked if I could email him, then I just cold-emailed Charlie. We were friendly for a couple of years, so when he did his first season [of Black Mirror] with Netflix, he called me to ask if I wanted to write ‘Nosedive.’ “

The episode, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, about a society in which people are rated on their every social interaction — which in turn affects their socioeconomic status — was one of the most-talked-about of season three. Audiences have had a similar response to season seven’s “Common People,” in which Jones steps in front of the camera as Amanda Waters,...

Four episodes, four takes, one 13-year-old discovery.

With the April premiere of Adolescence, Netflix is poised for a three-peat — for the third year in a row, the streamer has launched a limited series in the spring that has gone on to dominate the awards conversation.

Like Beef and Baby Reindeer before it, Adolescence has soared from debut to awards on unparalleled highs of widespread viewership (it’s now the #3 most watched Netflix series of all time) and critical acclaim (a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 99 percent).

The drama, which chronicles the investigation of a teenager who’s accused of murdering a classmate, immediately grabbed the No. 1 slot in Gold Derby’s predictions charts; as of this writing, stars Stephen Graham (who also cocreated and cowrote), Erin Doherty, and wunderkind teenager Owen Cooper (making his acting debut) are also at the top of their respective categories. The technical prowess of the...

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Ted Danson has appeared as a regular in more television shows than any other actor to date — from classics like Cheers and Becker, to more recent hits like The Good Place and A Man on the Inside.

Danson shares what drew him most to A Man on the Inside, his deep appreciation for writer-director Michael Schur, and what continues to inspire him to work at age 77.

The actor also reveals how he's dealt with his relationship to fame over the years and his long commitment to ocean conservation work.

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Rashida Jones is no stranger to the Black Mirror universe. From co-writing...

When news of the sudden and violent death of actor Jonathan Joss broke, Parks and Recreationstar Nick Offerman said the cast were "heartbroken." Joss, who appeared in a recurring role as Chief Ken Hotate, was shot and killed on June 1 after a dispute with a neighbor turned violent.

Offerman, who portrayed Ron Swanson in the hit sitcom, released a statement to People, saying that he and his former Parks and Recreation costars had been mourning the loss of Joss. "The cast has been texting together about it all day, and we're just heartbroken," the actor wrote. "Jonathan was such a sweet guy, and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy."

Chris Pratt also posted on his Instagram Stories, “Damn. Rip Jonathan. Always such a kind dude. He played Ken Hotate in Parks and was also in Mag 7. Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.

Exclusive: Actress, director and producer Olivia Wilde will receive the Taormina Film Festival’s Creativity Award at the 71st edition of the event which runs June 10-14 in the hilltop Sicilian town.

Wilde, who started out as an assistant casting director and moved into acting on such series as The O.C. and House, made her feature directing debut with 2019’s Booksmart, following it up with 2022’s Don’t Worry Darling.

As an actress, Wilde has thriller I Want Your Sex from Gregg Araki and Black Bear on deck. Cooper Hoffman and pop superstar Charli Xcx also star.

Wilde is also on her next directing gig, comedy The Invite, from a screenplay by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. She stars alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz.

Further, she’s attached to direct Avengelyne, a feature adaptation of the 1990s comic book character for Warner Bros, and Universal’s Christmas comedy Naughty,...

"Parks and Recreation" was originally envisioned as a spin-off of "The Office," but Greg Daniels and Michael Schur's political sitcom ultimately became its own beautiful thing, and the rest is history. Thanks to the series' ability to charm viewers, real people celebrate holidays like Galentine's Day and Treat Yo Self Day, proving that its cultural impact is real. Not only that, but the success of "Parks and Recreation" prepared Chris Pratt for "Guardians of the Galaxy," and the other cast members have enjoyed further success in their own right. That said, fans of the show would love to see them reunite — but don't expect to see them in a show called "Philly Justice."

If you've heard of "Philly Justice" and assumed it's a planned spin-off of "Parks and Recreation," it's because an in-joke by the cast of Daniels and Schur's sitcom has taken on a life of its own.

In the golden era of streaming, it’s easy to miss out on television gems that never really got their due. One such overlooked gem is Angie Tribeca. Created by the comedy legend Steve Carell along with his wife, Nancy Carellan, the show is an unruly parody of crime dramas. The show premiered in 2016: it starred Rashida Jones as a deadpan cop navigating an exaggerated world of clichés, crime, and chaos.

Angie Tribeca stands as one of the most critically acclaimed police drama comedies of its time- yet, surprisingly, remains immensely underwatched by the mainstream audience. While shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine have mastered the witty and warm sitcom format, Angie Tribeca dared to push boundaries with surrealism, slapstick, and satirical genius. Think of it as the grown-up, zany cousin of B99.

Steve Carell’s Angie Tribeca is a riotous parody

Right from its pilot, Angie Tribeca makes one thing...

One of the biggest virtues in life is to know when to quit. Eventually, you need to know when to preserve yourself and let go. It's a difficult lesson to learn, but it will serve us time and time again in life. In the same vein, another of life's biggest virtues is knowing when it's truly worth it to keep fighting the good fight. Just as you need to know when to choose yourself at times, you also need to know when to hold on.

For a myriad of our favorite actors who once were nobodies just trying to make it, they spent so many years doing the latter that the former eventually seemed like the only option. But because they didn't give up and took one more chance, fate did as well.

Thankfully everything worked out, or else we'd never know their brilliance, and here are 10 actors who almost...